Situation in Gaza is 'catastrophic', UN food boss warns | Israel-Hamas war

The head of the UN World Food Programme has told Sky News famine is present in Gaza and children are "wasting into the size of a skeleton".

Cindy McCain said the situation on the ground is "a complete disaster" and no aid was getting into the strip.

The US military said on Friday that the first aid shipment to arrive in Gaza via a temporary pier had gone ashore.

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[olorin]

Cindy McCain needs to tell the American public. She has the ability to convince both right and left.

[onpointwithnqulunga]

There is something unholy about this holy land….

[wiosna]

These monstrous Israeli crimes, this horrific genocide must be end immediately. How much longer must the Palestinian people continue to suffer so terribly? It’s obvious that from the very beginning of the conflict Israel has been the cruel criminal and the Palestinians its tragic victim. Free Palestinian state within the borders established by the UN is the only right, just and wisest solution and the only way to achieve peace. Israel must be forced to end the war immediately and accept the establishment of free Palestinian state. Justice must be finally be served.

[xCoolverine]

so whats the excuse in defending the 'most moral' army now

[veronicachikosi]

Israel told ICJ there is no restriction on aid coming in to Gaza. I guess that was not true. She just said food is not getting in.

[barmoleydd]

If Hamas and UNRW stop steeling the food, if distribution by UN agencies will do better job of distribution the food instead of let it go to the market. One not small fact: when IDF start escorting trucks the food prices on the Gaza market dropped down drastically

[edsellabang]

That's why ICC believed your lies. UNRWA is in Hamas payroll. UN bodies are in Hamas payroll

[lennarthallberg]

Situation in Gaza is catastrophic because of Hamas.

[michaelw]

Why have we not seen pictures of famine from Gaza?

[ritag]

Where the UN boss was when UN and UNRWA were receiving billions from the world for Hamas terrorists alone to grow and The boss can get lost now, we want answers and accountability, investigation required of all the bosses in UN

[OnlineEnglish-wlrp]

There is no popular support from British people for the British government's stance on this. It's time for Cameron and co to stop writing cheques this country can't cash

[maryrine-marybel]

Then tell Arab nations to open borders to them

[Maha_s]

Come Cindy, say it! Who is stopping the trucks from coming in if Israel is blocking all entry points and the settlers are littering the road with rock boulders!!

[jaycristoval]

I'm not buying a word of this.... she can stop putting the blame on Israel. Is she afraid to criticize Hamas? Perhaps she is in the wrong

[stand.with.Iranians]

The people of Gaza have been told a thousand time to evacuate. It is UN's job to evacuate them.

[robbybaggio]

I have always admired this woman since I first saw her in the mid 90s. So much class and grace.

[stuartwilson]

Im sure we will be told, there is only two days of food left. Again. The repeat message we hear over and over.

[heathercooper]

How are the Hammas fighters getting food, just out of interest?

[ManzoorAli-pt]

Her words are more powerful and more authentic than pathological liars Netanyahu.How shamelessly and brazenly was Netanyahu saying that Gaza has been flooded with aid in his interview.

[prazzy]

While the people of Gaza starve. I’m sure there’s plenty of food next door in Israel.